Safety
Ergonomics
Management

Results of a 2004 study conducted at the 1,200 employee Masonic Home and Hospital in Connecticut

Study on how company downsizing affects musculoskeletal disorder rates among remaining employees

Successful strategies are described

Helps you to calculate a return-on-investment (ROI) for an ergonomics intervention

Making the right improvements in manual material handling can reduce ergonomic injuries

An important lesson is that many of the improvements came from low tech changes and doing the basics

The link between improved ergonomics and productivity gains becomes clear when you follow a risk management process

A one minute survey to get input about ergonomics changes from the people who are affected by the change

Provides an overview of ergonomics hazards and management in the workplace including occupations by injury type

Guidance for those interested in establishing an ergonomics process within their company

A white paper on the subject

Papers and slides on the principles and practices of job rotation

NIOSH report to Congress concluded that properly implemented interventions reduce MSDs

A cost-effective, practical approach to ergonomics is more hands-on than theoretical

Answers to employer's frequently asked questions about physical ability testing

Combines biomechanics with time study

Fact Sheet of Key Surveillance Findings